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AIFA calls for response to FSA fees proposals

The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) wants all members to respond to the...

Bank Rate at 0.5% for 13th consecutive month

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to maintain the official...

Mortgage fraud convictions follow drug bust

Three people have been convicted of mortgage fraud in the Forest of Dean following...

The Leeds unveils new five-year deals

Leeds Building Society has added further five-year fixed rate mortgages to its product range. The...

50% taxpayers should consider mortgage offsetting

Data from moneysupermarket.com shows that savers and borrowers who fall into the new income...

Collective redress moves criticised by Which?

The move by the Government to withdraw the measures in the Financial Services Bill...

Post Office cuts fixed rates

The Post Office has made its fourth rate cut of the year to its...

Hung parliament could hit mortgages

Flatshare website easyroommate.co.uk has claimed that a hung parliament could add £52 a month...

Another ADR firm adopted by mydeposits.co.uk

Tenancy deposit protection scheme mydeposits.co.uk has selected CEDR Solve to provide additional Alternative Dispute...

Valuation activity indicates continued market recovery

The number of valuations on residential housing grew by 25% compared to February, according...

Bupa selected by L&G for medical insurance

Legal & General Network has adopted Bupa as a strategic partner so that Legal...

Ad watchdog bans loan text

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a loan text ad from Yes Loans...

Tiuta adds to underwriting department

Specialist lender Tiuta has bolstered its underwriting team with the appointment of two new...

Link Loans behind V Loans business boost

Secured loans packager V Loans has reported a fourfold increase in enquiries since the...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 5

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 4

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 3

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are 72 participants from...

Plugging the first-time buyer knowledge gap

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself down at my local, surrounded by family, friends and the usual mix of conversation. Among the...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 2

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. And as we reveal...

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